The Martyr of Erromanga, Or, The Philosophy of Missions. Illustrated from the Labours, Death and Character of the Late Rev. John Williams. 3rd EdJohn Shaw, 1843 - 472 стор. |
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... hundreds of thousands , and that their numbers are continually increasing . They comprise the largest portion of the best friends of the cause of Missions ; and from their ranks have been supplied nearly the whole host of labourers now ...
... hundreds of thousands , and that their numbers are continually increasing . They comprise the largest portion of the best friends of the cause of Missions ; and from their ranks have been supplied nearly the whole host of labourers now ...
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... hundred feet , had been erected and waiting the arrival of Williams to open it ; the Sabbath was a day of rest from all labour , when young and old assem- bled to receive instruction ; and family prayer was pre- valent throughout the ...
... hundred feet , had been erected and waiting the arrival of Williams to open it ; the Sabbath was a day of rest from all labour , when young and old assem- bled to receive instruction ; and family prayer was pre- valent throughout the ...
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... hundred feet in length ! When the Missionary Martyr subsequently visited this island , he received a welcome of which it is not easy for us to understand the real character . Only conceive of him sitting , at the request of the teachers ...
... hundred feet in length ! When the Missionary Martyr subsequently visited this island , he received a welcome of which it is not easy for us to understand the real character . Only conceive of him sitting , at the request of the teachers ...
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... hundreds of these are daily taught the word of God . We knew not that we pos- sessed that invaluable property- -a living soul . Neither our wise ancestors , nor any of our former gods , ever told But Jehovah caused compassion to grow in ...
... hundreds of these are daily taught the word of God . We knew not that we pos- sessed that invaluable property- -a living soul . Neither our wise ancestors , nor any of our former gods , ever told But Jehovah caused compassion to grow in ...
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... hundred and ninety - seven stones ! Polynesian war , in its mildest form , was a dreadful proceeding . Even the Samoans , among whom cannibalism is held in detesta- tion and horror , carry on war with the utmost cruelty . The contest ...
... hundred and ninety - seven stones ! Polynesian war , in its mildest form , was a dreadful proceeding . Even the Samoans , among whom cannibalism is held in detesta- tion and horror , carry on war with the utmost cruelty . The contest ...
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